PROOF OF LIFE

1 John 5:1-5

Pastor David Steele

TRUTH POINT:

Regeneration results in a ________________________ life.

I. REGENERATION (1 John 5:1).

1. A ______________________ for entering the kingdom of God.

2. A ________________ work of the Spirit.

3. A ________________ work of the Spirit.

4. A ______________________ work of the Spirit.

5. The ____________ work of the Spirit.

6. The ______________ work of the Spirit.

7. Regeneration precedes _________________.

II. REVOLUTIONIZED LIFE (1 John 5:1-5).

1. __________________ the gospel.

2. Loves ________ and ________________.

3. Obeys the _________________________.

4. ________________________ the world.

PROOF OF LIFE

1 John 5:1-5

Discussion Questions

1. Are sinners "mostly dead" or are they totally dead? Can you think of Scripture that supports your answer?

2. What is regeneration? What are some other terms that describe regeneration?

3. What role do sinners play in regeneration? Why do you think that some people embrace the notion that one must "believe in order to be born again?"

4. According to Jesus, what is the prerequisite for entering the kingdom of God? (John 3:3, 5).

5. Which member of the Trinity is responsible for regenerating sinners?

6. Read Ezekiel 36:26-27. Describe the promises in these verses? Are you a recipient of these
promises?

7. Do you know someone who claims to be born again but yet to be revolutionized or transformed by the Spirit of God? What is a possible explanation?

8. What does a revolutionized life look like based on John's argument in 1 John 5:1-5? Are these
characteristics that are part of the fabric of your life? If not, what needs to change?